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Soft Maple Cookies with Brown Butter Icing

Soft Maple Cookies with Brown Butter Icing for Fall Bliss

Indulge in Soft Maple Cookies with Brown Butter Icing, a delightful treat capturing the cozy flavors of fall.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 42 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Provides structure to hold shape.
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda Leavening agent for fluffiness.
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt Enhances flavors and balances sweetness.
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon Adds warm autumnal spice.
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter Contributes richness and tenderness.
  • 1 cups brown sugar Infuses moisture and caramel flavor.
  • 0.5 cups pure maple syrup Key ingredient for unique flavor.
  • 1 large egg Acts as binding agent.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Enhances flavor depth.
For the Icing
  • 1 cups powdered sugar Creates a smooth glaze.
  • 2 tablespoons milk Adjusts icing consistency.
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter Browning gives richness.
  • optional cinnamon For extra hint of spice.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Hand Mixer
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare Dry Ingredients: Whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in a medium bowl.
  2. Make Dough: Cream butter and brown sugar, then blend in syrup, egg, and vanilla. Add dry ingredients.
  3. Chill Dough: Cover dough and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  4. Bake Cookies: Preheat oven to 350°F. Scoop dough onto baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes.
  5. Prepare Icing: Melt butter, brown it, then whisk in sugar and maple syrup, adding milk for consistency.
  6. Frost Cookies: Cool cookies and dip or drizzle icing on top. Allow icing to set before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 70mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 7 days. Freeze dough for longer storage.

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